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First Aid and B i I <br />� Survival Guide <br />,the Earthquake: <br />for injuries. <br />a person is not breathing, <br />'en the airway. If after a few <br />ds the victim is still not <br />ging, immediately begin <br />.scue Breathing (see Rescue <br />eathing section). <br />person is bleeding, put <br />...ure over the wound. Use <br />.an gauze or cloth, if available. <br />"ie guidelines in this <br />gal Guide to help injured <br />:upie until help is available. <br />DO NOT attempt to move <br />i isly injured persons <br />SS they are in immediate <br />anger of further injury. <br />injured persons with <br />co keep them warn. <br />Wear sturdy shoes and <br />oves to avoid injury from <br />I n glass -and debris. <br />..amage is extensive, wear a <br />fst mask, wet handkerchief, or <br />c cover for the nose and <br />L i to reduce inhalation of <br />ist. <br />i-liately clean up any spilled <br />i ,s, drugs or other <br />wady harmful materials such <br />each, lye, gasoline or other <br />:n products. <br />11 <br />3. Safety check. Check for the <br />following potential risks: <br />a. Fre or fire hazards. <br />b. Gas leaks. Shut off the main <br />gas valve if a leak is suspected <br />or identified by the odor of <br />natural gas. Wait for the gas <br />company to check it and turn it <br />back on. <br />c. Damaged electrical wiring. <br />Shut off power at the control <br />box if there is any damage to <br />your house wiring. <br />d. Downed or•damaged utility <br />lines. DO NOT touch downed <br />power lines or objects of any <br />kind touching them. <br />e. Downed or damaged <br />chimneys. Approach chimneys <br />with caution. They may be <br />weakened and could topple . <br />during an aftershock. Don't use <br />a damaged chimney. It could <br />start a fire. <br />f. Fallen items in closets and <br />cupboards. Beware of items <br />tumbling off shelves when you <br />open the door. <br />g. Check that each telephone is <br />on its receiver. Phones that are <br />off -hook tie up the telephone <br />network unnecessarily. <br />4. Check your food and water <br />supplies. <br />a. DO NOT eat or drink anything <br />.from open containers near <br />shattered glass. <br />b. if power is off, plan meals to <br />use up foods that will spoil <br />quickly, or frozen foods. <br />c. Use barbecues or camp <br />stoves outdoors for emergency <br />cooking. <br />d. If water is off, you can use <br />supplies from water heaters, <br />toilet tanks, melted ice cubes, <br />canned vegetables. Due to its <br />chemical content, swimming <br />pool or spa water should not be <br />used as a primary source of <br />drinking water. <br />DO NOT: Use lighters, candles, <br />open -flame appliances or smoke <br />until you are sure there are no gas <br />leaks. <br />DO NOT: Operate electrical <br />- switches or appliances, including <br />telephones, if you suspect a gas <br />leak. The appliance may create a <br />spark that could ignite the leaking <br />gas. <br />DO NOT: Use your telephone <br />except for an emergency. You <br />could tie up lines needed for <br />emergency services. Turn on your <br />portable radio for information and <br />damage reports. <br />DO NOT: Go sightseeing - <br />afterwards, .especially in beach <br />and waterfront areas where <br />seismic waves could strike. <br />Keep streets clear for emergency <br />vehicles. Cooperate with Public <br />Safety Officials. <br />• Be prepared for aftershocks. Most <br />of these are smaller than the main <br />quake, but some may be large <br />enough to do additional damage.. <br />Earthquake: <br />After <br />